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Old 5th Aug 2018, 01:04
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Originally Posted by AN2 Driver
Yes and while this does not make it a smoking gun just yet, it's the first piece of information which has popped up which makes me wonder if it has anything to do with this. Those pilots REALLY know that area, there is not much which would surprise them to the extent that they might loose the airplane. And they are VERY experienced and proficient. However, a cable at a position where they did not expect it, yea, that would do it.
Cable
By Peter on Saturday, Aug 4th 2018 22:10Z


According to the Notam the cable is at 2251mASML and the crash site accoring to the police statement is at 2540mASML.

Assuming these facts are correct, it seems unlikly that the cable is related to the accident. After impacting a cable the aircraft would not climb another 290m."


Ref.. Crash: Ju-Air JU52 at Piz Segnas on Aug 4th 2018, impacted terrain

RIP. Condolences to all involved or affected.
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